Day 15..... heading west
andromeda of plymouth
Susan and Andrew Wilson
Mon 6 Dec 2010 14:18
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13:52.49N 31:40.79W
Having been aiming Andromeda south and west, this
morning, we hit 14 degrees north and so turned due west (kind of) towards
St.Lucia. The wind however, flet that this would be too easy so we are at times
heading a little to the north or south west. We had a break from the parasailor
yesterday as the winds were rather inconsistant, but seemed to make good
porgress with the main sail and the genoa poled out. Evening brought increased
winds, perfectly timed to coincide with dinner (a lovely chilli), and so for a
few hours we sped on into the night. It's a strange feeling sailing at speed in
the night - at the moment we have no moon so it is really dark, which does mean
the stars are amazing when clouds aren't in the way, but the speed feels
increased! we diligently keep watch throughout the dark hours and peer at any
light near the horizon - but so far its only been brief sightings of yachts or a
strange glow of perhaps a fishing vessel. It does make you aware of how
important navigation lights are, as any vessel without them, I feel we wouldn't
stand a chance of seeing till rather close!
This morning brought another hot and sunny day
(sometimes i think the snow sounds nice) and we once again raised the
parasailor. We are now clipping along, more or less, due west and hope to eat
through some of the miles to St.Lucia.
Phill
S/V Andromeda |